Experiences
Experience the festival's diverse range of hands-on and interactive activities that educate and bring you closer to your culture, traditions and heritage.
Enjoy a variety of traditional workshops across the Qasr Al Hosn, Oasis, Desert, Marine and Abu Dhabi Island zones, as well as the Cultural Foundation Building.
This family-friendly festival offers a broad range of workshops, children’s activities and handicrafts sessions reflecting Emirati culture and traditions.
Abu Dhabi Island Zone
Henna, Ajfaa, Dukhoun, Emirati Cooking Class
Textile Dyeing, Burga, Telli, Qasr Al Hosn Police
School, Traditional Games, Traditional House
Wedding Celebration, Blacksmith, Pottery, Dukkan
Coffee Shop
Marine Zone
Oyster Opening, Sea Chanting, Pearling Traditions, Gargour
Maleh, Fishnets, Net casting, Kharaarif, Sail Making
Shasha Boat, Paddles, Dhow Building, Flash Mob
Desert Zone
Emirati Coffee & Rababa, Ghazel, Butter Making, Al Sadu
Storytelling, Traditional Food, Falconry, Al Yola, Photo Spot
Tuwim Camel Rides, Houbara
Petting Zoo: Camels, Salukis, Goats, Horses, Camel Caravan
Oasis Zone
Kharaarif, Bait Al Areesh, Indigenous Garden, Gardening Club
Dates, Khoos, Rope Making, Khallab, Flash Mob